Devon and Cornwall police are warning Amazon customers not to be duped by an email 'phishing' fraud.

A tweet from the constabulary's Cyber Protect team says there are "so many of these emails around" - and urges members of the public to never divulge Amazon login and card details.

'Phishing' the fraudulent practice of sending emails, texts or other messages purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

Action Fraud, the National Fraud and Cyber rime Reporting Centre, says it has received several reports from victims who have been sent convincing looking emails claiming to be from Amazon.